How To Adjust Mechanical Disc Brakes On A Bike

Here is how to adjust mechanical disc brakes on a bike. If your bicycle has mechanical disc brakes, they are easy to adjust, and you can adjust them using the drum screw on the lever, for small adjustments, and for bigger adjustments, you’ll have to tighten up the cable at the disk brake caliper on your bicycle. This video shows you how to adjust the mechanical disc brakes on a bicycle, and it is a very easy job to do by yourself. I show you how I adjust the mechanical this brakes on my mountain bike.
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[@gustavomattos7549]

This is what 2 minutes videos should be like! Good explanation and straight to the point!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@spacecatboy2962]

it took me 5 minutes to adjust the brakes, and 3 hours to find the allen wrench

[@adamkhan3563]

😂😂😂 So is life!

[@Victor_hdzc]

hahaha

[@maxboyer2216]

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[@kentlyndonberdon7224]

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[@dunyalivinfornow7544]

Lol so true

[@fultzey]

Thank you so much for not stretching this out in to a 20 min video. Appreciate it :)

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@warrenc1829]

Concise video with no music: perfect. Tightened my brakes last night and went for an amazing ride over the hills where I live. Felt much safer than I did when my levers were squeezing against my grips. Thanks for posting this.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@skcyclist]

Glad there is no music

[@stemoleum]

you are a hero! 2 min video that explains everything! thank u so much! i was able to fix a problem that I couldn't fix for 3 days

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@rad644]

Legend 👌

[@figuringturtle4495]

Bru same

[@marknel4324]

He is the bomb right! Fixed mine too!

[@Sene0444]

Same man. Halfords said that it would cost me 40 quid and obvs tried to take advantage of me and I got it done in 3 mins. 🙌🏿

[@Jaialai55]

Thank you! My brakes were squeaking as I rode my new E-bike for the first 100 miles. After watching this video, with two adjustments, there's no more squeaking!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@1a2b3c4.]

I been watching videos on disc brake adjustment and they all lost me. Tomorrow I was about to take my bike to a mechanic for break adjustment, sixty five bucks including lubrication (on a new bike) and you made it so easy to understand, I put video on pause and went to do it. My wheels are turning smoothly and breaks are working great. Thanks, keep up the great videos and keep it simple at all times. Another channel even mentioned needing a bike torque wrench..... Again, great video.

[@TN_HondaDad]

"It's easy when you know how to do it"

[@GodfreyGuitar]

This video was exactly what I needed. Clear and to the point. I am teaching myself how to fix/adjust things on my bike one step at a time, and now I can adjust my brakes!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped!

[@JADA-27]

So many videos made me not know what I was doing. I fixed my breaks in like 5 minutes 😂
Thankyou kind sir!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@zacks_facts6281]

Thanks man I have been trying to fix this for 4 weeks! I didn’t find a video until yours! You made it a lot more sense than other people

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@boxerboy860]

Im putting my Schwinn Axum together now and about to punch a hole in the wall brake drag and shit tention both wheels

[@joel3683]

For any other bike problems I suggest you look up park tool, they show you very clear angles and they help you visualize these things very well too

[@happyvilly]

What a sample clear explanation. Way better than 99% bike fix videos

[@zigzagz7735]

Thank you. I checked out all these other videos that are way longer and still didn't know what to do. Your video is so much better and is clear and concise.

[@davidluchetti4688]

i had to watch a thousand of useless video in RUclips and before I found yours, that in a couple of minutes helped me solve my problem, clear und straitforward. I thank you very much!

[@likeryko]

I can actually learn so much from you, it's simplistic and the way you show and explain it is so clear to understand in comparison to 7 minute bike shop people...

[@sabawon5]

Your genius sir👏. I had watched many videos but they don’t get to the point. Your’s 2:14 mins solved my problem. Thanks

[@Acmate404]

I was speeding when I had to brake HARD. As I was doing that the lever became loose, ,I thought its over but then I did some research and found you. THANK YOU FOR FIXXING it.

[@dvfreelancer]

Best brake adjustment video I've seen yet. Clear, succinct, and practical.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Wow, thanks!

[@PtearGriffen]

Thanks man! You should give videos on every aspect of life. Bless youre approach and simplicity in display

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@flinthillskid785]

THANK YOU! I have the same set up with my Trek 3700 3 series. The brakes were more slow down speed than a stop, but now I stop on a dime!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@Greginda11]

This is a life saver! I can't find any bike shops that are open right now and i need my bike to get to work. I have no other option than my bike and i was down to one brake as the other was completely loose.

[@allybruce4323]

You just saved me from rattling some random person from hurt,seriously I was that stressed . Looked at other videos but 2 looks on here and sorted 👌 saved countless ££'s aswell . Thank you 👍👌

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad I could help

[@laurenpool8367]

Exactly what we needed to adjust our daughter's bike. Thanks for keeping it short and sweet, and to the point!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@andresdlv]

Great video, simple and straight to the point. I saw many videos before this one and they all made it seem difficult.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I’m glad I could help.

[@shadowdance4666]

Andres Delavega he skipped over a few parts like trueing the disk which usually does need a few adjustments. I do it with an adjustable wrench using sight and sound spinning the wheel. Adjusting the static caliper on the inner most side of of brakes isn’t necessarily a bad idea either lol

[@RonaldSanchez-i7y]

Thank you so much!!! I've watched so many other videos that did not specify the adjustment of the caliper. Yours solve the problem. Thank you again and keep up the great work 👍

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@broccoliwobbles]

This is how you do it right here. Quick and straight to the point. Doesn't need a 20-30 minute video.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@Trysomieflexntjes]

4 years later and you are still helping us.

[@1a2b3c4.]

SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT..... I couldn't climb hills, and I live in the hills. Can't wait to take those hills.

[@dane5624]

Its been awhile, didn't wanna listen to some philosophy of brakes. Pulling the brake to center the pads was all i needed, you succinctly delivered. F******* stellar!!!! Many thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@sinqfv]

What does it mean of the lever on the caliper moves forward than what it is supposed to making the brake not work at all even though the lever is pulled all the way?

[@AdamasOldblade]

A video that is straight to the point with answers and not 5 solid minutes of intro that’s just self promotion!? Incredible.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@shahtayyib]

worked on many older bikes but got a nicer one for myself and never had to work on disc brakes before. thank you for the clear and quick explanation.

[@goldcamman2750]

Thanks man, super informative, my disk brake been making unbearable noise and it is super embarrassing, cant wait to try fixing my disk alignment. Have a nice day!

[@richnoggin6530]

My man!!! After watching countless videos this is the one that finally helped me!! Thanks so much

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@Vitin_990]

For more tutorials like this for everything! The 2min feels like 10 because of the all explanations. Right on!! Amazing

[@alecbinyon2944]

Thanks man! Seasoned caliper guy here, just got my first disc brake bike. Appreciate the clarity and brevity.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@projectkonstantine8062]

this will be helpful for my spring season tune up.
it was 5c last week and just now jumped up to 20-30c

[@Mr131abhi]

One of the best videos, I was struggling to fix my new bike, and this knowledge you shared made things happen. God bless you

[@hoohoohoblin]

I’m glad I could help.

[@shopenil1157]

This is the Simplest video I've seen in a while

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@leonardmorales746]

Wow.. simple short video that saves lives..and money.. thanks

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@Sam___Sky]

No trash talk. 2 minutes. Explained everything you need to know. thanks man

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@Ratko1997]

Wow 2 min video that explains everything. And next to it is 12 min video that shows same stuff. Thank you for your contribution.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I try to keep everything short and simple.

[@jacobrokolati]

Bro this guy has the best tutorials it’s always straight to the point ❤

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@andrewm.4168]

Thank you. I'm not a bike guy but my son's brakes barely worked. Fixed it with your video!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped!

[@tdreyer419]

Thanks for the simple, straightforward how-to video.

[@Sam-iy8do]

Thank you so much for this video. Away from home, luckily with tiny bike multi-tool & was able to tighten the brakes, by myself, in minutes, rather than finding a bike shop. Saved me hours of searching for a shop that is most probably closed until tomorrow anyway!

[@fogelmclovin2694]

Thanks buddy. Vids like this save me 20 bucks at the bike mechanic.

[@tareqibrahim9326]

You are the best!!!! This problem was so bad to the point that when I pulled it as hard as I can the bike still kept going. I appreciate you so much ! Thank you 🙏

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@Ryland_28]

Golden.
Thank you very much.
Saved me a lot of time and hassle from going back to the shop for a tune up. Probably saved the tech some valuable time as well.

[@Finley.waldron98]

Dude this video was so good and to the point. Needed to get my brakes working good enough for a few days so that I can make it to work before I'm able to take it to the shop for a more detailed fix

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped!

[@doctortabby]

This 2 minute video just saved me hours. Thanks for posting, God bless.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You're welcome!

[@Tomy_Bruno]

Best explanation I’ve seen. Simple and straight forward!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@fanman3887]

Thank you so much, you honestly made my day with this simple video. My breaks have been bothering me for a solid month now and its so satisfying to have them fixed.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@SuparHumen]

Glad i came across your video dude, messed me caliper alignment last night while replacing the break pads, repair guy wanted to replace the whole caliper, came home to get cash and just youtubed it, and bang my breaks are as good as new thanks mate, i subbed 🤟

[@TheWaynester101]

Thank you! Ive been struggling with my brakes constantly getting looser, so i have been adjusting them up at the handles but i saw that the screw was close to reaching its limit. I imagined there must be some other adjustment. I looked at a couple of places and everyone was talking about adjusting at the handles, not the calipers. Thank you for this video! Adjusted my brake lines and now i can stop without using my feet! LOL. I also got the confidence to adjust my caliper angle because the disc was constantly hitting it, so i centralized it. Then i lubed the chain the pedals, all looking good now.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@skidRowFilms]

just what I needed and so simply done that even I could mange the adjustment, I would be coming down hills on my 20 hr. ebike and realized it was not stopping like it use to and this morning I almost hit a cat that stopped all of a sudden in my path and then I went to youtube to find you and this excellent short to the point video, thanks I feel sage again. Up to 800 miles on my bike and other than this I have had nothing but joy and great exercise.

[@chevyvan9568]

I am such a dunce , all this time I thought I had hydraulic brakes, purchased the bleed kit and fluid, went out to bleed this morning just to find out I have mechanical. anyhow thanks for a great plain and simple video my friend.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@united3689]

Thank bloody christ. Finallyna straight forward well ezplained video on bike maintenance!! Much love

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@elpoo]

Great video
If the brake is dragging after adjusting - is this just because it hasn't been centred correctly?

[@Dcuddy]

Thank you so much for this video just fixed mine and my wife’s bikes thought that I was gonna have to take them to a bike shop you just saved me some money with a simple fix👍🏿👏🏾

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@triggeredcat120]

This was awesome. My rear disc brake calliper was loose which did not help in braking. I’ll apply this video when I get an Allen wrench.

[@ricoissofuckinnasty7223]

Wow. Spent way to much time trying to figure this out. Soo frustrating. My Amazon bike is usable again! Thanks so much, perfect short and simple vid. I'll be watching more

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@wellingtonnurse9064]

Love this video simple and straight to the point I'll give this a try next time my levers get all the way to the handle bars..

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@themainthing3966]

Great job! ditto Gustavo's comments "This is what 2 minutes videos should be like! Good explanation and straight to the point!"

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@BillyK212]

This is the video I was looking for!! Thank you!!!! So many videos but nothing that helped like yours!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@davidrowe8747]

Short and to the point. Exactly the situation and the advice I needed.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@davehn3753]

Thank u! Best video, clear and simple explanation. Still benefiting from this years later!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@gius_peppe]

Great video. Was gonna take my bike to a shop and probably pay £25. This saved me both money and time!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@StMaryMagdaleneClitheroe]

I wish all instructional videos were this good!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@VuHien2011]

Your tip to wiggle the caliper and brake solved my alignment problem.

[@SKant799]

Thanks millions.. this really helped me adjusting my disk brakes. Short and crisp explanation.. saving everyone's time.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@richNfit4life]

Just what I needed to know! I looked for a someone who could explain this in the least amount of time. No histrionics about the birth and evolution of brake technology. Just the facts. Subscribed.👍👌🙏

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@toddbinder2620]

Thanx for the tip, my front break was rubbing, I did the adjustment, and wa la fixed perfectly. Thank you

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@thelifeofpewpew3290]

A year from when you uploaded this and still saving people 💆🏻‍♂️ you sir are a legend

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@johnstewart2982]

Thank you! That was so short and sweet and it was exactly what I needed to adjust my brakes!!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@joseovando2228]

finally someone that can actually fix it without so many tools

[@SchneiderMukbanger]

Just fixed my brakes thanks to this video

[@MS113MS]

Thank you for this tip ! I will try to repair my bicycle brakes. Thanks again !

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@z0vea]

thanks man brakes haven’t been working at all now this helped a bunch that’s boss

[@TimSleppy]

What a great video. Straight to the point and very clear instructions. I need to adjust my daughter's disc brakes and now I know how. Thanks.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@aronhegedus]

Thank you, this saved me from having to go to bike shop:) Needed to fiddle around a little bit with the making sure that the disks are centered, but now I have brakes that actually work!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@JamesMillerBand]

you win, quickly explained this, all anyone hunting this topic could hope for

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@marknel4324]

Dude honestly...simple and solid video...exactly what I needed to know
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Fix my front brakes bro!!! Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@jamessalisbury6482]

Legend thank you for quick easy, simple instructions.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@NAME-pd3ln]

My bike was squeaking and the brakes loose and I think they might be too loose because they aren’t getting tighter by doing it, is there any other way?

[@ChargedPulsar]

Amazing video, thanks a lot! I have learned the critical parts on how to center and adjust the disc brakes.

[@bobnicholls]

Thank you Sir. You just saved me a trip to the bike mechanic. Great instruction, both brakes adjusted easily & successfully in a matter of minutes. 👍

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@andrewkb5211]

Thanks for the great video. What grit sandpaper should I use? Is 80 OK or should I go 100 or 120. Many thanks.

[@branclicks941]

this gave me a chance to go out with my friends , I thought it needed heavy tools lol , thank you!

[@CoolmanCraft]

Thank you so much I had this problem for two weeks and I was afraid of Messing it up worse. Thank you so much.

[@josephflores8113]

Thank you! Took me only a minute and a half to fix my mechanical disc brakes on my Road Bike 💪🏼

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@tonysantos3827]

Short and solid video! Thank you for making the adjustment so easy!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@RichardVanHaren-l1t]

This works fine on the single wheel. How about getting the rear wheels on a trike to balance and work without a great deal of effert on the handle?

[@midodeeb6546]

I almost died 3 times going back home from the gym and that’s when I knew I should stop ignoring my brakes so I did it! It took 12 seconds to do, 30 seconds to test.

[@ul6530]

Thanks a lot! Everything is very clear compared to other videos on youtube on this topic.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@emmarowley1096]

Thank you for the concise video, straight to the point, easy to understand. Definitely better than the explanation in the halfords video. Thanks again.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@mrzee321]

I will try this man I've been to halfords 2 times for a new bike and they cant set the brakes properly. 1st bike in 15 years got loads of learning to do. Any idea of home service tips? Good video mate

[@hoohoohoblin]

This should help you get them adjusted the way you want them. I made another video that also shows how to replace the brake pads.

[@TruthFairy671]

Thank you so much for this repair tip, i was having this exact same problem and i was able to fix it myself!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@Combine1331]

This is pure information and valuable information. Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@videomootcher]

Thanks for this video. Adjusting brakes to a homebrewed ebike kit. Thanx again!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@joebotz1243]

Good video I am debating getting a bike with Rim brakes because disc brakes intimidate me I've heard mounting them is different because they keep rattling in changing the pads is kind of hard do you have any other videos showing how to align or change the brake pads?